Light Pipe 7511C2 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Visual Communications Company 7511C2 is a single-position light pipe with a clear rigid construction, designed for board mount press-fit right-angle applications. This component features a 3mm round domed lens and is part of the Bright Pipes™ 7511 series. The part is currently obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent alternatives essential for ongoing design support and production continuity. Substitute parts must maintain identical mechanical mounting characteristics, optical properties, and electrical performance to ensure direct replacement capability.

Substiute Parts

7511C2

Visual Communications Company - VCCIn Stock: 9667511C2 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

SLP3-150-100-R

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 99785SLP3-150-100-R Datasheet

SimilarRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the 7511C2 is based on strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Mechanical Compatibility: Lens size (3mm), lens style (round domed top), mounting type (board mount press-fit right angle), and rigid construction type must be identical to ensure physical fit and optical alignment on the PCB.

Optical Properties: Clear color specification ensures consistent light transmission characteristics across the visible spectrum.

Configuration: Single-position design must be maintained for circuit board layout compatibility.

Regulatory Compliance: RoHS3 compliance and EAR99 ECCN classification must be preserved for supply chain and export requirements.

The substitute part SLP3-150-100-R from Bivar Inc. meets all these criteria and is classified as an active product with current manufacturing support.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The SLP3-150-100-R from Bivar Inc. is the direct equivalent for the obsolete 7511C2. Selection of this substitute is based on:

Product Status: The substitute maintains active manufacturing status, ensuring long-term availability and supply chain stability compared to the obsolete original part.

Regulatory Compliance: Both parts maintain ROHS3 compliance and EAR99 classification, eliminating compliance risk in component substitution.

Mechanical and Optical Equivalence: All critical parameters—lens dimensions, mounting configuration, and optical properties—are identical, enabling direct PCB layout compatibility without design modification.

Packaging Consideration: The substitute is supplied in bulk packaging, which may require adjustment to procurement and inventory management procedures compared to the original packaging specification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the SLP3-150-100-R be used as a direct replacement for the 7511C2 without PCB redesign?

A: Yes. The SLP3-150-100-R maintains identical lens size (3mm), lens style (round domed top), mounting type (board mount press-fit right angle), and rigid construction. No PCB layout modification is required.

Q: What is the difference in packaging between these parts?

A: The 7511C2 specification does not define packaging detail. The SLP3-150-100-R is supplied in bulk packaging. Procurement processes should account for bulk quantity handling and storage requirements.

Q: Are both parts RoHS3 compliant?

A: Yes. Both the 7511C2 and SLP3-150-100-R are ROHS3 compliant, maintaining regulatory equivalence for supply chain and end-use applications.

Q: What is the inventory status of each part?

A: The 7511C2 is obsolete with 939 pieces in current stock. The SLP3-150-100-R is an active product with 99,741 pieces in stock, providing superior long-term availability.

Q: Are there any optical performance differences between these light pipes?

A: Both parts feature clear color specification and identical 3mm round domed lens geometry, ensuring equivalent optical transmission and light distribution characteristics.

Q: Can the SLP3-150-100-R be used in new designs?

A: Yes. As an active product with current manufacturing support, the SLP3-150-100-R is suitable for both replacement applications and new design implementations.